Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered assault rifles in separate intelligence-led operations in Ajegunle and Ojo areas of the state.
In a Wednesday statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence that was received on the activities of suspected hoodlums who allegedly operate with commercial motorcycles while armed with dangerous weapons to dispossess unsuspecting members of the public of their belongings.
The Lagos State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the arrest of two suspected armed robbers and the recovery of firearms and ammunition during separate intelligence-led operations in Ajegunle and Ojo areas of the State.
The statement reads, “Acting swiftly on the information, operatives of the Command Tactical Team, Thunder Blast, were deployed to the area and successfully arrested one Waheed Orelope, male, aged 27 years. During preliminary investigation, one (1) locally made pistol and two (2) live cartridges were recovered.
“Similarly, based on credible intelligence that some hoodlums had taken over the Iyana Iba Under Bridge area, Ojo, posing a threat to commuters and residents, the Surveillance Team of the Ojo Division was immediately deployed to the location. The operation led to the arrest of one Wasiu Shonibare, male, aged 29 years. One (1) locally made pistol was recovered from the suspect.
“The two (2) suspects have been taken into custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their level of involvement and to identify other members of the criminal gang. Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reaffirms the command’s unwavering commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property across Lagos State.
He urges members of the public to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information through the Command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.
